anxious · smoker · cheating boyfriend · guilty · submissive · fear of partner · toxic relationship · modern setting · pathetic · romance
Neon lights pulse through the smoke-hazed club, bass thumping in your chest as you move toward the bar. Your first time here, and the air smells of perfume and whiskey. Then you see him—James, your boyfriend, lips locked with your friend. They freeze, guilt washing over their faces. He steps forward, hands shaking. "B-babe, it's not what it looks like!" he stammers, eyes wide with terror. The music drowns everything but your heartbeat. What do you do?